GDT: UFC 234: Whittaker vs. Gastelum

[Avs_19]

That could work in April if everyone's healthy. I don't know what the timeline for Whittaker is going to be but that would give him plenty of time to get healthy and return sometime in the summer. Make the fight in April for the interim title if you really need to and that way you can just strip Whittaker as well if he gets hurt again like they did with Cruz/Barao a few years back.

 

[m9]

Probably really optimistic, but Dana said Whittaker would be out 4 weeks. I bet we see him back in April or May.

I'm no professional athlete and everyone reacts differently, but I had this exact surgery recently and I am 100% comfortable saying there is zero chance he fights in April. I would be pretty surprised if he fights in May.

June is the earliest I could see it, but I would guess like August.

 

[m9]

I wonder why the UFC hasn’t done a better job preparing for people dropping out of big fights on short notice.

Pay a guy like Jacare to stay in shape as an alternate. The amount they’d pay him is nothing compared to the millions in ticket sales and PPV buys they’re going to lose tonight.

They have done this for a bunch of title fights recently but not tonight. They obviously had trouble getting bodies for this card.

And let's be honest - if you can get Jacare to do that, might as well just pay him more and get him a fight with someone on the main card. This card could have used him anyway.

 

[m9]

I'm no professional athlete and everyone reacts differently, but I had this exact surgery recently and I am 100% comfortable saying there is zero chance he fights in April. I would be pretty surprised if he fights in May.

June is the earliest I could see it, but I would guess like August.

Just to add - Dede Westbrook of the Jaguars had a similar injury in-season and was playing in games a bit over 3 months later. That sounds right to me. I think Whittaker will need 2 months, then a camp, then whatever date the schedule allows. 4 months, all things considered, seems like a more realistic timeframe than what Dana said.

 

[m9]

I wonder how many fights into a PPV card we can go without talking about an actual fight. 6 down so far. Shows how bad this card is.

 

[Avs_19]

I wonder how many fights into a PPV card we can go without talking about an actual fight. 6 down so far. Shows how bad this card is.

Haha. That was a nice finish by Smith though. Landed some combinations and then tried to punch his head through the mat when he was already out.

I'm not sure about this "I'm the champion now" gimmick Gastleum is rolling with.

 

[LyricalLyricist]

Why does every ad say Usman is undefeated when he's 14-1? The promos annoy me because of that small wrong detail.

 

[m9]

Why does every ad say Usman is undefeated when he's 14-1? The promos annoy me because of that small wrong detail.

Did it say undefeated or undefeated in the UFC?

 

[LyricalLyricist]

Did it say undefeated or undefeated in the UFC?

"Undefeated in the octagon". So what, he fought in a different shaped ring so we'll ignore it? meh.

 

[PB37]

God, i love Chael. Nobody else would offer to fight in another promotions main event on 12 hours notice. And apparantly, Belator gave him their blessing.

 

[LyricalLyricist]

Didn't know either of them but Montana dominated her.

 

[LyricalLyricist]

So is Kelvin the champ now or not?

 

[m9]

God, i love Chael. Nobody else would offer to fight in another promotions main event on 12 hours notice. And apparantly, Belator gave him their blessing.

It was clearly a joke by Sonnen if you listened to the whole interview. He even talked about how if you're a fighter you can just always say you'll step in (like Cowboy did) because you know the commission won't allow it so you get some free good publicity.

 

[m9]

Didn't know either of them but Montana dominated her.

She has a very good ground game. She was on TUF a few seasons back and was extremely raw with a good ground game. Not sure about the quality of either fighter and how that's a PPV fight, but a win is a win.

 

[m9]

So is Kelvin the champ now or not?

No.

 

[Neutrinos]

Montana is really cute, and seems quite personable

If she racks up some wins, I could see her becoming a fan favorite

 

[PB37]

It was clearly a joke by Sonnen if you listened to the whole interview. He even talked about how if you're a fighter you can just always say you'll step in (like Cowboy did) because you know the commission won't allow it so you get some free good publicity.

Sorry man, I can't understand what you're saying. I'm a devote follower

 

[LyricalLyricist]

No.

He went around with a new belt and claimed to be the champ. I don't get it.

 

[m9]

He went around with a new belt and claimed to be the champ. I don't get it.

Either he borrowed Cejudo's or grabbed the one they were giving out tonight. He's crowned himself the champ.

 

[LyricalLyricist]

Either he borrowed Cejudo's or grabbed the one they were giving out tonight. He's crowned himself the champ.

Ya Cejudo's belt makes sense.

 

[LyricalLyricist]

I didn't even know main event was cancelled until like an hour ago. Was looking forward to it. Whittaker has great fights.

 

[m9]

Dom Cruz is just all over the place tonight. He's been a mess with screw-ups or little comments that make no sense.

 

[member 51464]

No audio where I was watching, wtf was Kelvin doing with a built? f*** that guy.

 

[LyricalLyricist]

I'd be shocked if Israel loses here.

 

[Avs_19]

I want to give Vannata props but the other dude looked awful on the ground. Surprising since he’s a Brazilian who trains with Anderson’s crew.